LOVB Clubs Named to 2025 AVCA Club Awards and Winners Circle Club Team Lists

LOVB is proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our clubs and coaches recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) as part of the 2025 AVCA Club Awards and Winners Circle Club Team lists.

These honors highlight the dedication, leadership, and excellence that define our community from the directors leading programs to the coaches developing athletes both on and off the court.

2025 AVCA Club Awards

Each year, the AVCA Club Awards recognize individuals who raise the standard for youth volleyball across the country. We’re thrilled to celebrate the following LOVB honorees:

Beach Club Director of the Year
Ashley Ivy Swift - AJV Sand

17s Coach of the Year
Andrew Fields - Houston Skyline Volleyball

13s Coach of the Year
Eloy Rodriguez - Roots Volleyball

Beach Coach of the Year
Paige Panter Mierl - AJV Sand

2025 AVCA Winners Circle Club Teams

The AVCA Winners Circle honors club teams nationwide that exemplify competitive excellence and commitment to athlete development. This year, four LOVB clubs were recognized for their outstanding achievements across multiple age divisions.

Stars Carolinas
Club Director: Corey Helle
Girls Teams: 12 Candi,13 Anna, 13 Savannah, 13 Tonja, 14 Ady, 14 Lora, 14 Sean, 15 Bing, 15 Jacob, 15 Natalie, 16 Amy, 16 Nicholas, 16 Philip, 16 Santos, 17 Alex, 17 Sanders, 18 Helle, 18 Kayla, 18 Taylor
Boys Teams: 17 Lion, 18 Lion 

Iowa Impact
Club Director: Scarlett Molina
Girls Team: 181 Elite - coached by Scarlett Molina

SCVC (now SC Rockstar)
Club Director: Melissa Boice
Girls Team: SCVC 17 Roxy - coached by Amir Lugo-Rodriguez

A5
Club Director: Gabe Aramian
Girls Team: A5 16 Stephen